5:30 LRN Newscast Dec 17

The Louisiana Supreme Court has ordered Lafayette Judge Michelle Odinet off the bench without pay while she’s investigated for racial slurs on a video that went viral and has garnered national headlines. Brooke Thorington has more.

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A heads up for I-10 travelers on Sunday. Weather permitting, state transportation officials say the Bonnet Carre Spillway in both directions will tentatively be closed between noon and 5 p.m. to allow Entergy to reinstall overhead transmission lines following Tuesday’s fatal helicopter crash

 

Saturday is the last day to mail a package via Priority Mail if you want it to arrive by Christmas. USPS spokesperson David Walton says another way to avoid being a Grinch is to make sure you use a sturdy box to mail your gifts. As much as you may want to recycle boxes when it comes to packages, they might not make the journey safely.

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COVID is responsible for moving Saints Head Coach Sean Payton from the sidelines for a second time. Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen will be making the calls for Sunday’s game against defending Super Bowl Champions Tampa Bay.  Allen says they got the word Friday morning that Payton tested positive for COVID.

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Kickoff in Tampa Sunday is 7:20 PM.